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Taal Lake, known for its unique and isolated ecosystem, is home to one of the rarest sea snakes in the world—Hydrophis semperi, or the Taal Lake Sea Snake. This elusive creature, also called Garman’s sea snake, is one of only two true freshwater sea snakes known to science. It exists …

Weddings in Batangas are known for being grand, beautiful, and deeply rooted in tradition. And as the calendar flips to June—a month famously linked to weddings and the tradition of the “June bride”—ceremony bookings, receptions, and spending tend to surge. But ask any couple who has tied the knot here, …

Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Lima Park is joining other IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the Philippines in committing to making some food offerings plant-based by 2027. The initiative covers restaurant menus, room service, and banquet catering, reflecting a growing focus on health, sustainability, and guest well-being. Executive Chef …

LIPA CITY, Batangas — To boost local livelihoods and promote food safety, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)–Batangas, in collaboration with the City Agriculture Office of Lipa, held a two-day training on Coconut-Based Products Processing and Basic Food Hygiene on June 10–11, 2025, at the Lodenian Women’s Club RIC …

Batangas City, Philippines – Batangas State University (BatStateU), the National Engineering University, will formally inaugurate the Ventures Hub on June 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Situated within the BatStateU Knowledge, Innovation, and Science Technology (KIST) Park, the Ventures Hub is a state-of-the-art modular locator facility designed to support startups, ] …

Lipa City, Batangas – May 28, 2025 — In observance of World Hunger Day, Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Limapark carried out its “Meals for Smiles” initiative, offering warm and nutritious meals to elderly residents of Tahanan ng Mahal na Ina ng Guadalupe in Barangay Maraouy, Lipa City. The outreach …

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